Overview
Learn the foundational skills of effective leadership through self-awareness, communication, and ethical practice.
Syllabus
Module 1: Understanding Leadership
- Define leadership and distinguish it from management
- Explore key leadership traits and styles
- Examine leadership roles in the public sector context
Module 2: Self-Awareness and Leadership Identity
- Reflect on personal leadership values and experiences
- Assess your leadership strengths and development areas
- Establish a personal vision for leadership growth
Module 3: Leadership Communication
- Understand the role of communication in leadership
- Develop active listening and clear messaging techniques
- Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback
Module 4: Leading Others Effectively
- Motivate and engage teams
- Adapt leadership approach to different situations and people
- Encourage collaboration and accountability
Module 5: Ethical Leadership and Public Service Values
- Apply ethical principles in decision-making
- Recognize the impact of values on leadership choices
- Promote integrity and transparency in leadership roles
Module 6: Leadership in Practice
- Integrate learning into a leadership development plan
- Explore strategies for continued leadership growth
- Commit to applying foundational leadership concepts in your role
Taught by
Alan Zucker, Amy Sareeram, Cindy Morgan-Jaffe, Dr. Le'Angela Ingram, Michele Proctor, Natalya H. Bah, Heather Murphy Capps, Doris McMillon, Bascom Destrehan “Dit” Talley, and Marshall Scantlin